Who pays for politics? Tracing the money trail online
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From Mongolia’s drive for transparency to looming risks in Peru and Bolivia, new findings show why open digital disclosure of political finance is vital for democracy.
Corruption Watch
Reaccreditation concluded 07 / 2023
Postal address:
PO Box 30630 Braamfontein 2017
South Africa
Physical address:
8th Floor Heerengracht Building,
87 De Korte Street,
Braamfontein, Gauteng
South Africa
- Telephone
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Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre in South Africa
We have an ALAC in South Africa that can be contacted to report corruption.
ALACs provide free and confidential legal advice and allow people to safely report corruption.
Corruption Perceptions Index
Scoring 182 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
South Africa has a score of 41 this year, with a change of 0 since last year, meaning it ranks 81 out of 182 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in South Africa in CPI 2024 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Weak anti-corruption measures undermine climate action
South Africa
- Score
- 41/100
- Rank
- 81/182
- Score change
Score changes 2012 - 2025
Global Corruption Barometer
Since its debut in 2003, the Global Corruption Barometer has surveyed the experiences of everyday people confronting corruption around the world. Through our barometer, tens of thousands of people around the globe are asked about their views and experiences, making it the only worldwide public opinion survey on corruption.
64%
Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*
18%
Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*
*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - Africa - 10th Edition 2019
Our activity in South Africa
News
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Dirty money still has an address: Unveiling the Opacity in Real Estate Ownership Index
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Transparency International and the Anti-Corruption Data Collective have ranked 24 jurisdictions on their ability to protect property markets from illicit funds.
CPI 2024 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Weak anti-corruption measures undermine climate action
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Despite a very low regional performance in 2024, there were African countries that invested in anti-corruption and made remarkable progress.
This beautiful land: Corruption, discrimination and land rights in Sub-Saharan Africa
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New report finds that corruption and discrimination impede the equal enjoyment of land rights in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Press releases
+ MoreCorruption Perceptions Index 2025: Public sector corruption sees Sub-Saharan Africa face the highest corruption levels globally
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New index reveals alarming opacity and money laundering vulnerabilities in global real estate markets
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2024 Corruption Perceptions Index: Climate funds at risk of theft as Sub-Saharan Africa faces some of the highest levels of corruption
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2024 Corruption Perceptions Index: Corruption is playing a devastating role in the climate crisis
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Projects
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Accountable mining
Project
The Accountable Mining Programme, led by TI Australia, is shining a spotlight on the process of obtaining a mining or exploration permit.
Land corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa
Project
We work to tackle corruption in land administration and acquisition through country-specific research and analysis, citizen surveys, advocacy and community empowerment.
Rallying efforts to accelerate progress – Africa inequalities initiative (REAP)
Project
We are working to speed up global progress in tackling illicit financial flows, and abusive practices that perpetuate economic inequalities and undermine sustainable development…
Towards Enforcement of African Commitments Against Corruption
Project
The Towards Enforcement of Africa’s Commitments against Corruption project aims to reduce corruption in Africa by supporting civil society actors in their efforts to monitor the…
Publications
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Opacity in Real Estate Ownership Index: Assessing data transparency and anti-money laundering rules in global markets
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The Opacity in Real Estate Ownership (OREO) Index reveals gaps that make global property markets vulnerable to corrupt money flows.
Strengthening Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs): Lessons learned for a Just Energy Transition
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This assessment looks at how Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) have been performing and could do better in terms of transparency, accountability, and participation.
Addressing land corruption in Africa: Recommendations based on the African Union's Land Governance Strategy
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This paper offers vital recommendations to combat land corruption in Africa, grounded in the African Union's Land Governance Strategy for sustainable progress.
This beautiful land: Corruption, discrimination and land rights in Sub-Saharan Africa
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This report explores the relationship between corruption and discrimination impeding the equal enjoyment of land rights in seven African countries.
Blog posts
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Corruption and climate finance: The risks facing energy transition initiatives at COP29
Gvantsa Gverdtsiteli
12 countries to watch on the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency Int'l
Women's History Month: Discover four courageous women fighting against corruption
Transparency Int'l
9 countries to watch on the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency Int'l
